7 October

(UTC+1)

Events on this day in the life of Manfred von Richthofen

Victory 04

Under the guns of the Red Baron, Norman Franks, Hal Giblin and Nigel McCrery??p. 20??

7 October 1916
Near Equancourt
Equancourt

“Combat Report: Machine Type: New and not seen up till now. Plane No. 6618: A two-deck plane (biplane) with 12 cyl. Daimler Motor No. 25 226. 0910 hrs, near Equancourt. About 0900 I attacked at 3.000 metres altitude and accompanied by two other machines, an English plane near Rancourt. After 400 shots enemy plane dashed downwards, the pilot having been mortally wounded. Occupant: Lieutenant Fenwick, killed by shot in the head. Weather: low clouds and strong winds – stormy all day.”

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